Critics: Climate change lawsuits on tenuous legal grounds
A flurry of lawsuits have been filed around the country in recent years attempting to make oil and gas companies pay for the costs of climate change. But... Read More.
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Trump order to close Education department sparks congressional action, lawsuits
Lawmakers, school advocates and teachers’ unions are taking swift action after President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, one of his most controversial... Read More.
Report: Lawsuits cost Texans $38 billion a year
The financial impact of tort lawsuits on Texas households cost $38 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Trump’s DOJ ends DEI lawsuits against fire and police departments
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ended federal lawsuits that the Biden administration had filed against local police and fire departments over their merit hiring policies.
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US AG warns CA could lose funding, face lawsuits for allowing males in girls’ athletics
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a letter to the California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school sports for both private and public schools in California, warning... Read More.
Rocket gets legal win as new administration takes over lawsuits
Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest mortgage lender, picked up a recent legal win as President Donald Trump's new administration takes over two other high-profile cases involving the company.
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More lawsuits filed two years after East Palestine derailment
Two years to the day after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a toxic chemical burn and concerns over two states, more lawsuits have... Read More.
Lawsuits from unions, others stack up against Trumps newly created DOGE
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency and ordered federal agencies to create teams to work with DOGE leader Elon... Read More.
Newsom convenes legislators to fund deportation defense, lawsuits against Trump admin
As the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history rage across Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is convening a special session of the legislature to “Trump-proof” the state by... Read More.
Oil industry seeks end to climate change lawsuits
Energy producers facing a climate lawsuit from the city of Honolulu are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the case, which could have sweeping implications.
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Newsom calls special legislative session to fund lawsuits against Trump admin
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a special session of the state legislature to fund anticipated lawsuits against the Trump administration on issues including immigration, emissions, and transgender rights.
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Lawsuits over New York’s congestion pricing pause to proceed
(The Center Square) — A pair of lawsuits challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul's suspension of New York City’s congestion pricing plan are headed to court after a state judge... Read More.
